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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
Table 1: Annual ... to abdominal aortic ... References: Radiology ... Brewster DC et al ... aortic aneurysms
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... for increased diameter ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Diabetes regimen ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal